The recent coverage in the media after four candidates threw their hats in the ring to become the presidential nominee for the People’s Progressive Party in the upcoming 2011 national elections is a healthy development in the enhancement of the democratic process. Indeed, this follows closely the recent development in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago when Kamla Persad-Bissessar defeated founder and maximum leader of the United National Congress (UNC) Mr Basdeo Panday hands down for the leadership of the UNC. This resulted in the changing of the political landscape in Trinidad and Tobago.
Recently Mr Ralph Ramkarran took a bold step by appearing on a two-hour programme with Christopher Ram on ‘Plain Talk.’ He was grilled by Ram from all angles. Even though there were some positions I might disagree with, the fact that he came out publicly to state that there will be “no sacred cows” on the burning issue of corruption under a Ramkarran presidency, is why he will earn my vote once those words could be honoured in deed.
This is more important for the state of the nation than “struggling in the trenches” for any one holding important higher office.
Mr Ralph Ramkarran would have learned from his late father Mr Boysie Ramkarran, a trail-blazer of the struggle in the trenches even before the PPP was formed. Oscar Ramjeet’s letter in Kaieteur News (March 10) provided factual evidence on the presidential hopefuls and ends with the logical conclusion that Mr Ralph Ramkarran is the best prospect for 2011.
Finally, it would be good if the TV host or ‘Plain Talk’ can arrange for a debate among the presidential hopeful on their vision for this nation. These debates and discussions will help to move the nation forward by giving voters adequate information to make the best choice in 2011.
Yours faithfully,
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